Elite Gourmet Electric Kettle 1.7L
- Capacity: 1.8 quarts
- Container Type: Pot
- Wattage: 1100 watts
- Material: Glass
Last refreshed Jun 15, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A capable temperature-controlled kettle for tea drinkers, with one real caveat: respect the fill line or it can leak while boiling.
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ASIN: B0CKY7KSCVModel: EKT8717Category: Electric Kettles
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Overview
A 1.7 liter electric kettle with a dual-wall cool-touch borosilicate glass body and a 304 stainless steel interior, controlled through a touchscreen with preset temperatures for white tea, green tea, oolong or coffee, and a full boil.
The pitch here is temperature control rather than raw speed - the touchscreen lets you land on a specific steeping temperature instead of guessing when to pull water off a full boil.
- 1.7 liter capacity, 1100 watt element
- Touchscreen with 4 preset temperatures plus manual adjustment
- Audible double-beep when target temperature is reached
- Keep-warm mode with auto shutoff and boil-dry protection
Who it's for
Tea drinkers who want repeatable steeping temperatures without a thermometer, plus anyone who wants a kettle light enough to pack for travel. Less useful for someone who only wants a fast, no-frills boil with no settings to think about.
Pros and cons
- Touchscreen presets for tea and coffee temperatures
- Cool-touch dual wall safe to handle while hot
- Keep-warm mode holds heat for up to two hours
- Compact and light enough for travel
- Overfilling past the marked line can cause leaking
- Fill line easy to miss without the manual
Performance notes
The 1100-watt element heats a full kettle in a few minutes and cools back down for tea presets rather than always going to a full boil. A keep-warm mode holds temperature for up to two hours with auto shutoff and boil-dry protection, and the mesh filter built into the lid strains debris from the pour. The cool-touch dual wall keeps the outer glass safe to handle even while the water inside is near boiling.
Specifications
| Brand | Elite Gourmet |
|---|---|
| Model | EKT8717 |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 1.8 quarts |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Wattage | 1100 wattslower than 73% of 82 electric kettles |
| Voltage | 120 volts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material | Glass |
| Color | Black |
| Finish Type | Powder Coated |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | Electric Kettle |
| Other details | |
| Container Type | Pot |
| Part Number | EKT8717 |
| Product Care Instructions | Hand Wash, Wipe Clean |
| Other Special Features of the Product | Cordless |
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Frequently asked questions
Does the Elite Gourmet EKT8717 keep water warm after it heats?
Yes, a keep-warm setting holds the chosen temperature for up to two hours before auto shutoff, though one long-term user reported their unit lacked this in practice, so results can vary.
Is it suitable for international travel with different voltages?
One reviewer used it as a travel kettle and reported it boiled quickly with no odd smells, though the listing does not list dual-voltage as a specification.